Charlie Bone & The Time Twister (Children of the Red King)
By Jenny Nimmo
A 1916 boy lands at a 2002 academy, where a dangerous family secret awaits.
magical · adventurous · engaging
Genres
What is Charlie Bone & The Time Twister (Children of the Red King) about?
In 1916, Henry Yewbeam is tricked by his cousin Ezekiel into using the Time Twister, a magical marble that propels him into the future. He arrives at Bloor's Academy in 2002, where he meets Charlie Bone. Together, they must navigate the dangers of the academy and evade the sinister Ezekiel Bloor, now the aged headmaster, to find a way to return Henry to his own time.
About the author
Jenny Nimmo is a popular British author who loves writing magical stories for children. She is best known for her exciting 'Charlie Bone' series, where children discover hidden powers and secret adventures at Bloor’s Academy. Jenny enjoys using her imagination to create mysterious worlds that readers can explore and enjoy.
Pages
384 pages
This edition
2006
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